Get the Relief You Need from Migraines with Chiropractic Care

People who suffer from migraines know that the pain and symptoms are intense and cannot be ignored. Chiropractic care and lifestyle modifications are effective for many people suffering from migraines. 

Chiropractic treatment is a safe, effective, and non-invasive way to control headaches and migraines.

WHAT IS A MIGRAINE?

Migraine is a kind of throbbing pain that usually occurs on one side of the head. It is typically severe and might be pulsating. Migraine often includes other physical symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. With migraines, blood vessels in the head dilate, and brain tissues swell - leading to pain. 

Migraines can last from a few hours to several days. Migraines can be so debilitating that sufferers are unable to normally work or function in their daily lives.

HOW CAN CHIROPRACTIC HELP WITH MIGRAINES?

Chiropractic care can be an excellent way to relieve and manage the pain caused by migraines. Regular chiropractic treatment provides migraine suffering patients with a safe, non-addictive, and non-invasive alternative to prescription or over-the-counter medications, often recommended to patients to relieve their pain.

Chiropractors offer a gentle, non-addictive, and non-invasive therapy known as chiropractic adjustments. Chiropractic adjustments can reduce joint misalignments or constraints in the spine to reduce tenderness and to improve both the affected joints and the nervous system's function. By increasing joint mobility, improving nervous system function, and spine health, your body, can better control the pain caused by migraines.

Here are some health benefits of chiropractic adjustments and chiropractic care for patients suffering from migraines:

• Reduced inflammation.
• Alleviating pain and discomfort.
• Improved physical function and performance.
• Relief from stress and tension disorders.

To check if chiropractic treatment is suitable for your condition, the chiropractor will conduct consultation, examination and refer you to diagnostic imaging such as MRI or X-ray, if necessary. Based on examination results and consultations, your chiropractic doctor may work with other health care providers (including a physiotherapist, massage therapist, or other primary care physicians) to treat your migraine.

CAN YOU TAKE ANY MEASURES TO PREVENT MIGRAINES?

Preventing migraines can be challenging, but avoiding some of the known triggers can help. It is also crucial for you to track symptoms and identify your migraine triggers. 

• Certain foods can trigger migraines. So, a healthy diet is an essential part of migraine prevention. 
• Ginger can help you relieve any nausea, although it cannot prevent migraines.
• Eat regular meals and avoid skipping. 
• Get the right amount of sleep.
• Reduce stress and tension. 
• Exercise regularly and maintain an active lifestyle. 

While there is no cure for migraines, but there are many non-invasive treatments available that will ease your migraine symptoms and bring relief. 

The Takeaway

Chiropractic care, including the spine's manipulative therapy, is an effective treatment for ‎cervicogenic and migraine headaches. Studies have also shown that chiropractic care can ‎also reduce the intensity and frequency of migraines.‎

To learn more about how chiropractic care can help people suffering from migraines, contact or visit a local chiropractor to explore best treatment options for your migraine.

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